HIV: Pathway to Progress
This is Pathway to Progress, a podcast dedicated to the fight for HIV justice and decriminalization across the country. Hosted by Phillip Westry, Executive Director of FreeState Justice, each episode features insightful conversations with a rotating panel of co-hosts and expert guests. Together, they explore the history of HIV in the U.S., the ongoing challenges of HIV criminalization, and the actions being taken to create a future where everyone—regardless of their status—can live without fear or discrimination.
Brought to you by FreeState Justice, Maryland’s leading LGBTQ+ legal nonprofit.
Join us in the fight for equality and justice. To learn more, visit freestate-justice.org.
HIV: Pathway to Progress
Championing LGBTQ+ Policy for a Healthier Future
In Episode 4 of Pathway to Progress, we’re joined by Mike Elizabeth, Director of Public Health Policy at Equality Federation. Mike works at the intersection of LGBTQ+ advocacy and public health, helping policymakers implement inclusive policies that improve health outcomes for LGBTQ+ communities and push for HIV prevention. In this conversation, Mike shares how they collaborate with local organizations to amplify their advocacy efforts, using their lived experience to advocate for meaningful policy change on the national stage.
Tune in to hear about the work being done to ensure that LGBTQ+ individuals have equitable access to healthcare and the support needed to build a healthier, more inclusive future.
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Visit www.equalityfederation.org to learn more about how Mike fights for a healthier world for all.
Phillip Westry, Executive Director of FreeState Justice, is the host of Pathway to Progress. Learn about FreeState’s fight to provide LGBTQ+ Marylanders with the FREE legal services they need at freestate-justice.org.
Pathway to Progress is produced by Joel Medina